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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

SUNSET CLIFFS ELDER CARELicense 3746043881 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Janet Ngallo conducted an unannounced case management visit to cite deficiencies observed during a complaint visit. LPA identified herself to, was greeted by, and explained the purpose of the visit to Facility Manager Vinny Rathi. During the visit, LPA observed an audio monitoring device located in the common area. Staff reported that the device has an audio component that is primarily used for audio to pick up sounds in residents rooms during night shifts. One deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations Title 22 for surveillance with an audio component and noted on the attached LIC809-D page. An exit interview was conducted with Facility Manager Vinny Rathi, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report, and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • Residents in private facilities have the following rights

    87468.2 (a) "…residents... shall have all of the following personal rights: (1) To have a reasonable level of personal privacy…" This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that audio surveillance in the common areas of the facility were observed. This poses a potential personal rights risk to 6 of 6 residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 23, 2026 inspection of SUNSET CLIFFS ELDER CARE?

This was an other inspection of SUNSET CLIFFS ELDER CARE on January 23, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SUNSET CLIFFS ELDER CARE on January 23, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.2 (a) "…residents... shall have all of the following personal rights: (1) To have a reasonable level of personal p..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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